Amt für Arbeit / Amt für Wirtschaft

The Office for Labor (Amt für Arbeit) and the Office for Economic Affairs (Amt für Wirtschaft) in the Canton of Zürich are part of the Department of Economic Affairs (Volkswirtschaftsdirektion), which works to create attractive and competitive framework conditions for companies and employees. The goal is to promote Zürich as an economically strong location and to ensure mobility in working life. The Department of Economic Affairs supports job seekers and fosters integration into the labor market.

The Office for Labor is responsible for the labor market in the Canton of Zürich. This includes public job placement, administering unemployment insurance, and managing the unemployment fund. Here, solutions are actively developed to help affected individuals quickly reintegrate into the labor market. In addition, the office offers further-training and employment programs, particularly for people without a claim to unemployment benefits. The specialist office for self-employment also supports people who aspire to become self-employed.

The Office for Economic Affairs, in turn, deals with economic development and location promotion. It provides information on work permits and ensures compliance with employee protection. Furthermore, the office monitors matters of external noise and offers support with housing construction subsidies. It plays a central role in strengthening Zürich as a business location and works to promote the region's attractiveness in national and international comparison.

Overall, both offices foster close cooperation with companies to develop innovative solutions that benefit both employees and employers. The goal of the Department of Economic Affairs is to ensure long-term economic success and to secure prosperity in the Canton of Zürich. Targeted measures and programs are intended to help ensure that the Canton of Zürich remains an attractive place to work.